Becca Cudmore

About

Becca Cudmore is a science writer in Portland, Oregon, and former editorial fellow at ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.

Articles by Becca Cudmore

The Social Lives of Adélie Penguins
March 10, 2015 — Tim Laman’s vantage on a colony of petite penguins.
A Young King Penguin
March 09, 2015 — Marc Lombardi gets a little prince’s portrait.
Photo of the Day
³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's Aviary Opens at the New-York Historical Society
March 06, 2015 — The third and final installment of The Complete Flock series opens March 6.
Birds in the News
The Weasel That Could
March 04, 2015 — The science behind the Snickers-sized weasel’s unlikely attack on a resourceful Green Woodpecker.
Birds in the News
Can Hummingbirds Snore?
March 04, 2015 — The bird in this viral video is more likely stressed than it is dreaming.
Science
A Weaverbird at Work
February 25, 2015 — Douglas Steakley catches a Weaver in the upside-down act.
Photo of the Day
Oregon’s Hat-Snatching Owl Gains Fame
February 23, 2015 — The defensive Barred Owl has a national bad rap, personalized warning signs, accessories, and now, a nickname.
Birds in the News
How to Spot Snowy Owls in NYC
February 20, 2015 — For the second year in a row, people are reporting sightings of the Arctic bird in NYC. Here’s where to find them.
Birds in the News
Pigeons Might Be Smarter Than We Thought
February 10, 2015 — The unassuming birds might learn concepts the same way little kids do, a small study finds.
Science
No, Barred Owls Are Not Trying to Kill You
February 09, 2015 — Some Oregon joggers have learned the hard way just how protective these raptors can be when nesting.
Birds in the News